Those looking to give back to the community may consider becoming a court appointed special advocate (CASA) volunteer. Children in foster care who have a CASA volunteer are more likely to succeed in school, adjust better to change and they are half as likely to re-enter the foster care system later.

FINDLAY — The Flag City BalloonFest will host its 20th hot air balloon festival Aug. 9 – 11 at Emory Adams Park, in Findlay. Spectators can look forward to a number of new events and enjoy returning favorites such as the car show, kids’ fair, craft show and fireworks. The Flag City BalloonFest is proud to announce several of its new features.

Harpster UMC Today, 7 p.m., AD meeting. Sunday, Penny Sunday.

The Pythian Sisters of Nevada Temple 412 recently announced the winners of two new bicycles, which were purchased at Bud’s Bicycle Shop in Upper Sandusky.

Denise and Tom Karcher, of Upper Sandusky, are the parents of a daughter. Ellen Marie Karcher was born at 7:57 a.m. July 1, 2019, at Tiffin Mercy Hospital, Tiffin. She was 20 inches long and weighed 8 pounds, 14 ounces. The maternal grandparents are Denny and Becky Eyestone, and the paternal grandparents are Dennis and Jill Karcher.

Maureen and Jonathan Wilch, Kathleen, Georgia, are the parents of a son. Christopher Andrew Wilch was born at 3:49 p.m. May 21, 2019 at Navicent Medical Center in Macon, Georgia. He was 19 inches long and weighed 6 pounds, 12 ounces. The maternal grandparents are Mike and Joanne Sweeney and the paternal grandparents are Ron and Karen Wilch.

All ages are invited to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo moon landing at the Upper Sandusky Community Library at 6 p.m. Friday. Special guest speakers K.K. Solacoff M.D. and Wyandot County Museum curator Ronald Marvin Jr. will speak about Neil Armstrong’s connection to the community and Ohio’s contributions to the space program. Artifacts and memorabilia will be on display.

Children in preschool through fifth grade are welcome to join the Upper Sandusky Community Library’s annual coloring contest. Stop by the Library to pick up a coloring page with the theme “Draw your favorite scene from a book” and return the completed coloring page to the library by July 26 to receive a participation prize. One grand prize winner from each grade will be announced during a back-to-school kick-off party at 5:30 p.m. July 31. Grand prize winners will receive a fully-stocked backpack provided by Edward Jones financial advisor Tristan Joy and the Wyandot County Young Professionals.

Deb Frey, owner of Neumeister’s Candy Shoppe, will speak to the What’s Cookin’ Cookbook Discussion Group at the Upper Sandusky Community Library at 6 p.m. Monday. Recipes found in fiction books will be the theme of the potluck meal.

CRESTLINE — The Crawford Parks District recently announced upcoming events. Sneaky Snakes is 5:30 p.m. Thursday at Unger Park, 1303 Bucyrus-Nevada Road Join Crawford Park District Naturalist Lisa and help check the snake cover boards and tins at Unger Park. These ectothermic reptiles depend on the environment to regulate their body temperature. Snakes and other animals will use boards to find safety and warmth.